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Hostel São Paulo, Brazil

We are a home away from home for backpackers! Be part of our hostel and enjoy São Paulo! :)

27h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Eco Lodge Aiuruoca, Brazil

Venha nos ajudar à tarde/noite e aproveitar a Mata Atlântica :)

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception Night Shift
From 4 to 10 days Private Room 2 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hotel Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

Forma parte del equipo de nuestro hostel y explora la hermosa Puerto Iguazú

24h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Bartending Cleaning
From 2 to 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • High demand
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Hospitality Lima, Peru

Eco-Sustainer: Revitalize and beautify our touristic lodge

28h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Digital Creative: Promote the unique experience of our lodge

23h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Flavorful Master: Immerse in the kitchen and delight our guests

28h/week Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hospitality Lima, Peru

Help us with our cozy Bed & Breakfast while exploring Lima, Peru

28h/week Party Promoter Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Provincia de Samuel Oropeza, Bolivia

¡Únete a nuestro equipo en una pequeña y acogedora hostal que recibe turistas de todo el mundo! 🌍✨

18h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Kitchen Hand
From 1 day to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Punta Arenas, Chile

Inspírate en el Sur del Mundo y ayúdanos a decorar nuestro Hostal

30h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 2 weeks to 1 month Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host

Camping Florianópolis, Brazil

Nos Ajude no Glamping em frente ao Canal da Barra, Floripa

32h/week Administration Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Tent
  • 4.5
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Santiago, Chile

Ayuda en Limpieza y Atención de huéspedes

28h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Cleaning Reception
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Lima, Peru

¡Buscamos artistas para darle color a nuestros espacios! 🎨✨

30h/week Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Conoce Valparaiso mientras ayudas con tareas cotidianas :D

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Guest House Valparaíso, Chile

Ambiente tranquilo en Valparaíso - Turno AM/PM

30h/week Cleaning Night Shift Administration Reception
At least 15 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Quito, Ecuador

Help us decorate our hostel!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Paraty, Brazil

Voluntariado em hostel

24h/week Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Cleaning Housekeeping
From 2 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Why work abroad in a hostel in South America?

South America is one of the best destinations to work abroad, with amazing sites and culture. Work exchange in South America can be your chance to develop new skills, like learning spanish! Besides, each country is special in its own way. You can go deep into the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Ecuador or Peru. Go to Argentina to hike in Patagonia or admire amazing wildlife in the Galapagos Islands. Work in a hostel in South America and save money while you meet the world!

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In general, a tourist visa is enough for a work exchange program in South America. Each country has its own requirements, but most South-american countries are pretty open to foreigners. For example in Peru, Europeans and North-americans can stay up to 183 days with a tourist visa! In Brazil, Americans can apply for the new e-visa, making it easier to get to the country without having to apply in person at an embassy.

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Work exchange in South America with Worldpackers

You don’t have to pick only one country to work in exchange for housing in South America! At Worldpackers you will find hostels, camping sites, NGOs and much more in several countries of this continent. Use your skills to exchange work for accomodation in South America. You can start by making a profile. Once you provide info about your skills and travel goals, find a host that suits you and make your trip happen by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community.

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide

Time to prepare for your trip as a worldpacker!

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works